Pachycrocuta
About
Pachycrocuta was a genus of prehistoric hyenas. The largest and most well researched species is Pachycrocuta brevirostris, known as the giant short-faced hyena.
Fun Facts
It probably was a small pack hunter of large animals and also scavenged for food. Pachycrocuta was not a speedy hyena that chased down prey but had the build of a scavenger adapted to hauling off large chunks of carcasses back to the den.
Conservation Status
Extinct
Annual Cost of Care
The cost to care for this animal per year would be $2,000.
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